Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:00 am
#877456
Sandown - Pleasant minimalist airfield with good grass r/w 05/23.
I wish that I had qualified before the club house burnt down, but for me, as a low hours NPPL, I love it.
As Sandown is unlicensed, do not expect any response from the radio. As described below I talk to Bembridge so that I am in touch with someone whilst over the water, and then sign off once clear of any Bembridge traffic.
Switch from F'boro to Bembridge, Coast out just East of Portsmouth, line up the forts so the you will miss Bembridge's ATZ (maybe edge west a little towards Ryde pier), sign off from Bembridge when past the extended centreline, blind calls on 119.275, quick look at the windsock and in to land on a long grass runway.
Park up, £10 for the landing, and then either snack at the basic (but none the worse for that) cafe, or walk inland for some lovely country scenery, or to the coast for paddling, fish and chips and ice cream.
Leave as late as you like, blind calls, choose a runway direction and head for home again. What's not to like?
I wish that I had qualified before the club house burnt down, but for me, as a low hours NPPL, I love it.
As Sandown is unlicensed, do not expect any response from the radio. As described below I talk to Bembridge so that I am in touch with someone whilst over the water, and then sign off once clear of any Bembridge traffic.
Switch from F'boro to Bembridge, Coast out just East of Portsmouth, line up the forts so the you will miss Bembridge's ATZ (maybe edge west a little towards Ryde pier), sign off from Bembridge when past the extended centreline, blind calls on 119.275, quick look at the windsock and in to land on a long grass runway.
Park up, £10 for the landing, and then either snack at the basic (but none the worse for that) cafe, or walk inland for some lovely country scenery, or to the coast for paddling, fish and chips and ice cream.
Leave as late as you like, blind calls, choose a runway direction and head for home again. What's not to like?
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